LITTLETON, CO--(Marketwired - Oct 28, 2016) - Breckenridge Brewery and Cholaca are celebrating National Chocolate Day in a big way. Today they announced the release of Breckenridge Brewery's second Nitro Series seasonal, Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout. Brewed with orange zest and locally sourced Cholaca, pure liquid cacao, and topped by the velvety texture of the nitrogen head, Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout is the perfect wintertime indulgence.

A twist on an American style stout, Breckenridge Brewery uses Cholaca, pure liquid cacao, and organic orange zest to offer a new way to experience traditional holiday flavors. Roasted malts complement the chocolate and orange flavors. Mandarina Bavaria hops, a recently developed hop variety from Germany, impart subtle tangerine aromas, enhancing the citrus notes of the beer.

"Our first seasonal nitro, Pumpkin Spice Latte Stout, was such a success that we really had to challenge ourselves to follow it up with something just as distinctive," said Todd Usry, President of Breckenridge Brewery. "We think we've achieved that with Chocolate Orange Stout. It's creamy, decadent and memorable -- just what we were striving for."

"We are thrilled to partner with Breckenridge Brewery and help them achieve this new kind of quality chocolate flavoring so deserving of this fabulous Nitro Stout!" said Cholaca CEO, Ira Leibtag.

Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout is the latest addition to Breckenridge's nitrogen-charged can lineup joining Nitro Pumpkin Spice Latte Stout, Nitro Vanilla Porter and Nitro Lucky U IPA. With 6% ABV, Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout is available in packs of four and draft where Breckenridge beer is sold. Nitro Chocolate Orange Stout will be available from November through January, when their next Nitro Series seasonal is expected to be released.

About Breckenridge Brewery
Breckenridge Brewery opened its doors in 1990 in the ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado. What started as a small brewpub has grown into one of the largest breweries in the U.S. The original brewery still serves its craft beer and delicious pub fare at altitude. The production brewery outside of Denver sends beer to thirty-five states and offers tours, dining, and a welcoming Colorado beer garden experience. With a focus on balanced, approachable and interesting beer, the brewery's portfolio contains classics like Vanilla Porter, Avalanche Amber Ale, Agave Wheat, 471 Double IPA, and Breck IPA, along with a variety of specialty beers that include seasonals, barrel-aged beers, the Brewery Lane Series, and a newly announced nitrogen-charged canned series. Visit www.breckbrew.com for more information.

About Cholaca
Bounder-based Cholaca was founded in 2012 by Ira Leibtag with a desire to bring healthy, organic cacao, in its purest form, to the masses while curating strong partnerships with indigenous farmers of Peru and Ecuador/ Cholaca and its partners promote regenerative agriculture practices, which protect the rainforests and ensure a long-term supply of chocolate, both of which are under threat. Cholaca is made from one of the planet's most nutrient-rich superfoods. Cholaca has many uses, from drinking as an alternative to caffeinated coffee or tea to baking to mixed warm and cold drinks. Find out more at www.cholaca.com or @Cholaca on Twitter.

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